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9 (More) Signature Rock Classics That Weren’t U.S. Chart Hits

Top 40 occasionally turned a deaf ear to some of the greatest works from legendary rock artists like John Fogerty and Elton John

FEATURES: Interviews

Steve Marriott Interview: ‘Paying the Bills’

“There’s something good about working for a living. You know exactly what you’re getting and you know exactly where it’s going. I’m very happy like that.”

REVIEWS: Album Rewinds

Steppenwolf, The Debut Album: Heavy Metal Thunder

If it had given us nothing more than “Born to Be Wild,” it would still be a classic. But there was a lot more to the mostly Canadian band’s first LP.

REVIEWS: Album Rewinds

‘Dixie Chicken’: Little Feat, Secret Southern Sauce

The group drew on Lowell George’s versatile command of blues, country, folk and R&B for its third—and many feel finest—studio album.

FEATURES: Through The Lens

Photographer Neal Preston on Shooting Led Zeppelin

In his more than 5-decade career, he has photographed many of the world’s biggest music, sports and film stars. He shared some great stories with us

The Scene: How the Song Came to Be

From Bobby Freeman to the Beach Boys, Mamas & Papas and Ramones: How ‘Do You Wanna Dance’ Became a Rock ‘n’ Roll Classic

You’ve heard Freeman’s 1958 hit—and most famous song—performed by John Lennon, the Ramones and the Beach Boys. Here’s how it evolved

REVIEWS: Album Rewinds

Pretenders Debut Album: Chrissie Hynde Takes No Prisoners

Released at the edge of the ’70s punk and new wave assaults, ‘Pretenders’ traded on Chrissie Hynde’s substantial punk bona fides—but there was more to it.